The employee notice required under the California Wage Theft Protection Act must be updated in accordance with Senate Bill 616 and Assembly Bill 636, which go into effect Jan. 1, 2024. SB 616 increases the amount of paid sick leave employers must provide, and AB 636 requires employers to include…
IRS: 2024 Flexible Spending Arrangement Contribution Limit Rises by $150
During open enrollment season for Flexible Spending Arrangements, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that they may be eligible to use tax-free dollars to pay medical expenses not covered by other health plans through their FSA. For 2024, there is a $150 increase to the…
Handbook Updates: The CROWN Act
A total of 24 states have ratified the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination. Around 40 local jurisdictions nationwide also have passed the CROWN Act.
As employers prepare for the new year, those in Alaska, Arizona,…
ASA Membership Provides Fresh Ideas and Solutions—Renew Today
ASA members have access to the industry’s most comprehensive and respected educational and professional development resources. Members can cultivate knowledge and expertise that sets them apart from the competition, enhances their operations, and protects them from legal pitfalls. Remember to renew your ASA membership today so you can continue to access free, live webinars hosted…
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations. This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central: Appointment scheduling software Government contracts for health care staffing Policies and procedures for examining…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Improving Gender Equity in the Industry
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “A Panel Discussion on Gender Equity in the Staffing Industry—A Review of the 2023 Women Business Collaborative’s Staffing Industry Benchmark Survey.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. A panel of industry thought leaders will discuss key findings from the WBC benchmark survey Gender Equity Progress…
Applications for Jobless Benefits Fall Again
The number of people filing for jobless benefits declined last week as the labor market continues to thrive. Applications for unemployment benefits dropped by 19,000 to 202,000 for the week ended Dec. 9, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Analysts had forecast about 224,000 applications….
Small Business Index Drops as Small Businesses’ Confidence in the Economy Falters
The fourth quarter MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index shows small businesses’ confidence in the economy dropped nearly eight points from the third quarter. The index score, which measures small business owner confidence, declined to 61.3 from 69.2—a return to the scores seen…
Federal Reserve Keeps Key Interest Rate Unchanged and Foresees Three Rate Cuts Next Year
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time, and its officials signaled that they expect to make three quarter-point cuts to the benchmark rate next year. The Fed’s message Wednesday strongly suggested that it is finished with rate hikes and is…
DOL Announces Final Rule to Protect Federal Service Contract Workers From Displacement
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the final rule to implement the requirements of Executive Order 14055, “Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under…
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